Gateway to the Holidays

Welcome to Gateway to the Holidays! Your guide to all the festive events happening in Gravenhurst this holiday season!

November 12 to December 31

Join us at the Muskoka Wharf on Friday, November 22 for the kick-off party with tree lighting, holiday shopping, pet fashion show, and more. Add your home or business to the popular Holiday Lights Road Map (with prizes!), and shop ‘til you drop at the fantastic holiday markets throughout Gravenhurst.

What's happening!

Holiday Light Road Map

Do your holiday lights always draw a crowd? Then you will want to add your home or business location to our Holiday Lights Road Map. Lots of great prizes!

November 12 - December 23

Gravenhurst Christmas Carol

Back by popular demand! TimberBeast Productions proudly presents a Muskoka re-imagining of this Christmas Classic, adapted by Autumn Smith. Join Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for charity, community and the true spirit of Christmas. Tickets: $25 in advance (e-transfer), $30 cash at door

December 18-22
All performances begin at 7:30 pm

The majority of the play will take place inside Trinity United Church Gravenhurst and then end at Sawdust Brewery where we will raise a glass of good cheer.

Tales of the Nutcracker

This colourful, community production features a fun, eclectic mix of ballet, tap, hip hop and contemporary dance supported by a soundtrack of traditional and modern music. Spotlighting local young dancers, this is a holiday treat for young and old. Presented by the Gravenhurst Opera House and Just 4 Kicks Academy of Dance.

December 14 (1 pm & 6:30 pm) and December 15 (1 pm)

Boston Pizza Letters to Santa

This holiday season, Boston Pizza Gravenhurst is helping keep the magic of Christmas alive! Bring your kids’ Letters to Santa on your next visit to Boston Pizza Gravenhurst, and we’ll make sure they’re delivered straight to the North Pole! But that’s not all — Santa’s busy elves will have replies ready for pickup in just one week from when you drop off your letter!

Kick-off Event

The kick-off to our month long Gateway to the Holidays festival. Tree lighting, holiday shopping specials, pet pageant & FREE pet treats, meet the Gravenhurst Fire Department, an appearance by Skokie, FREE hot chocolate, live music, holiday light installation & exciting giveaways at Boston Pizza, and more! 6 pm–8 pm

Muskoka Wharf
November 22

Experience Muskoka Christmas Market

Vendors, crafts, food trucks, treats, horse & buggy rides, carolers, and visit with Santa! Friday (1 pm–8 pm), Sat & Sun (9 am–4 pm). Admission by donation. Also accepting food donations for Gravenhurst Against Poverty.

Muskoka Discovery Centre
November 22-24

Santa Claus Parade

Join us in celebrating the 71st Annual Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade, a cherished tradition since 1953! The theme this year is Classic Holiday Movies! Parade starts at 11 am. Photos with Santa after the parade at the Gravenhurst Opera House 12-2pm. First photo is free!

November 23

Holiday Markets!

December 14 (rescheduled from Dec 7)
CHRISTMAS MARKET AT RYDE COMMUNITY CO-OP
Ryde Community Co-op | 1624 Barkway Rd
Featuring local vendors, crafts, bakers and artisans. Plus kiddies can pick up their free ‘grab and go’ craft kit during market hours (please reserve in advance.) 10 am–2 pm RydeCoop.ca

Thanks to these local businesses & organizations for their support!

Kick-off to Gateway to the Holidays!

November 22
6 pm - 8 pm
Muskoka Wharf

Tree lighting & light displays

Pet pageant & FREE pet treats
Bring your best dressed pooch and let them strut their stuff!
Check out all the details on our poster.

Holiday shopping specials at Muskoka Shipyards OPEN LATE until 8:30 pm
Gift basket giveaways every half hour starting at 6:30 pm with grand prize giveaway at 8:30 pm. Must be on site to redeem prize. Wine available by donation to OSPCA while shopping. Pets permitted in store.

Experience Muskoka Christmas Market at Muskoka Discovery Centre
Vendors, crafts, food trucks, treats, horse & buggy rides, carolers, and visit with Santa! Friday (1 pm–8 pm), Sat & Sun (9 am–4 pm). Admission by donation. Also accepting food donations for Gravenhurst Against Poverty.

Meet the Gravenhurst Fire Department

Appearance by Skokie and the Winter Carnival Committee

Visit Boston Pizza for an indoor holiday light installation and photo-op, exciting giveaways and live music at 7pm. Check out all the details on this poster.

FREE hot chocolate

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